Monday reader's view: Leaders need to follow Constitution

I’m a bit shocked, but pleased. It appears that both of you have chosen to abide by Article One, Section Eight of the Constitution. You are illustrating promise.

For Congress — you have the power to declare war. You do NOT have the power to fool around dictating HOW that war should be fought — that is the job of the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

For our president, see above. The only “approval” required by the legislative branch is a declaration of war. As commander in chief, you have the right to direct that war.

What you will chose to do in the next several days is now up to YOU. Personally? Once two branches of the government have decided on a proper course of action? I’m giving every effort I can to support this legal decision.

So please don’t try to invent law as you go ... stick to the program. One branch declares, another branch executes.